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WHAT'S ON YOUR TABLE IS ALL ABOUT ALL THE TABLETOPS IN YOUR LIFE VISUALLY DEPICTED BY 34 LOCAL ARTISTS. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WE OFTEN FIND OURSELVES GATHERED AROUND A TABLE. WE WISH EVERYONE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY AND A NEW YEAR.
THEME: SO WHERE DID YOU LEAVE YOUR CAR KEYS, LIBRARY BOOK, SHOPPING BAG...ON THE TABLE...OR PERHAPS DINNER IS ON THE TABLE. PLENTY OF OPTIONS. ARTISTS WERE TOLD TO HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE WHEN CONSIDERING THE HALL TABLE, THE NIGHTSTAND, THE SIDE TABLE, THE COFFEE TABLE, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE DINING ROOM TABLE. DON’T “TABLE” WHAT YOU THINK YOU MIGHT SEE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE SURPRISED.
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE 2ND AND 3RD-FLOOR GALLERIES AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOUR FAVORITE PIECE. BRING THE PICTURE TO THE RECEPTION TABLE ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET TO WIN A FRAMED PRINT FROM ONE OF THE SHOWS.
TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT STORE, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
THEME: SO WHERE DID YOU LEAVE YOUR CAR KEYS, LIBRARY BOOK, SHOPPING BAG...ON THE TABLE...OR PERHAPS DINNER IS ON THE TABLE. PLENTY OF OPTIONS. ARTISTS WERE TOLD TO HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE WHEN CONSIDERING THE HALL TABLE, THE NIGHTSTAND, THE SIDE TABLE, THE COFFEE TABLE, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THE DINING ROOM TABLE. DON’T “TABLE” WHAT YOU THINK YOU MIGHT SEE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE SURPRISED.
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE 2ND AND 3RD-FLOOR GALLERIES AND TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOUR FAVORITE PIECE. BRING THE PICTURE TO THE RECEPTION TABLE ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET TO WIN A FRAMED PRINT FROM ONE OF THE SHOWS.
TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT STORE, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
If you see a piece you like we can check with the artist to see if it is available and what the current pricing is - Send the Name "Library - whats on your table" and Title of Piece to [email protected]
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Juror: Ed Hall
Ed’s cartoons and political illustrations have been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Tallahassee Democrat, The New York Times and CNN Headline News. His work is also widely distributed overseas. In 2003 he was asked to join Artizans, a Canadian based syndicate. Through Artizans, Ed’s cartoons appear weekly in newspapers across North America.
Hall’s artwork has been displayed both regionally and nationally, most recently at the American University Museum in Washington DC, the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the Fowler Gallery in Provincetown Massachusetts, and the Laredo Center for the Arts in Laredo Texas.
Hall’s artwork has been displayed both regionally and nationally, most recently at the American University Museum in Washington DC, the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the Fowler Gallery in Provincetown Massachusetts, and the Laredo Center for the Arts in Laredo Texas.
Ed's Statement about the Show:
It was a pleasure and a privilege to jury the “What’s On Your Table?” art exhibition to be held this year at the downtown Library in Jacksonville, Florida. The work was stimulating and diverse, and I enjoyed reviewing every piece.
Jacksonville has a thriving arts community, and the work presented exemplified that. From inventive multi-media pieces to wonderful oil and acrylic creations to compelling 3-D sculptural creations and ceramics, all of the work reflected experimentation and a nice mix of traditional and modern approaches.
In jurying these types of shows, I always ask myself a few key questions: first and foremost, did the piece have a visual impact, and did it stay true to the concept of the show? Was the composition thought out and well-conceived? Was there consideration for positive and negative shapes, and did that hold up across the picture plane? Was it visually pleasing? Was there a successful marriage of ideas and media? Finally, I consider if color and value were used to create a deeper space. The winning pieces considered all of these elements and reflected a clear sense of what the artist was trying to do.
Jurying an art show is always challenging, especially when the quality of the work is so high. I only have a handful of awards that I can present, so I try to be as discerning as possible. My favorite part of the process is experiencing work that is uniquely personal to each artist. This lets me into another artist’s world for a short period of time and allows me to see life through their eyes. Thank you for that opportunity.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to jury the “What’s On Your Table?” art exhibition to be held this year at the downtown Library in Jacksonville, Florida. The work was stimulating and diverse, and I enjoyed reviewing every piece.
Jacksonville has a thriving arts community, and the work presented exemplified that. From inventive multi-media pieces to wonderful oil and acrylic creations to compelling 3-D sculptural creations and ceramics, all of the work reflected experimentation and a nice mix of traditional and modern approaches.
In jurying these types of shows, I always ask myself a few key questions: first and foremost, did the piece have a visual impact, and did it stay true to the concept of the show? Was the composition thought out and well-conceived? Was there consideration for positive and negative shapes, and did that hold up across the picture plane? Was it visually pleasing? Was there a successful marriage of ideas and media? Finally, I consider if color and value were used to create a deeper space. The winning pieces considered all of these elements and reflected a clear sense of what the artist was trying to do.
Jurying an art show is always challenging, especially when the quality of the work is so high. I only have a handful of awards that I can present, so I try to be as discerning as possible. My favorite part of the process is experiencing work that is uniquely personal to each artist. This lets me into another artist’s world for a short period of time and allows me to see life through their eyes. Thank you for that opportunity.
BEST IN SHOW
Best of Show is “Orange You Pewter“ by Betty McKee
Most of her work is in the still life genre, with vintage or everyday kitchen items as her favorite subjects.
Betty’s art intends to imbue a sense of order and tranquility. She expresses this quality with images of simple things that we use or come in contact with almost daily.
Betty’s work has won numerous exhibition awards through the St. Augustine Art Association, the Art Guild of Orange Park, the Jacksonville Art Guild, and Florida State College at Jacksonville. Her work has been commissioned by major corporations such as Lockheed, GMAC, Wendy’s, JoAnn’s, and local schools. Her work hangs in various private homes.
Most of her work is in the still life genre, with vintage or everyday kitchen items as her favorite subjects.
Betty’s art intends to imbue a sense of order and tranquility. She expresses this quality with images of simple things that we use or come in contact with almost daily.
Betty’s work has won numerous exhibition awards through the St. Augustine Art Association, the Art Guild of Orange Park, the Jacksonville Art Guild, and Florida State College at Jacksonville. Her work has been commissioned by major corporations such as Lockheed, GMAC, Wendy’s, JoAnn’s, and local schools. Her work hangs in various private homes.
1ST PLACE
First Place “Fake Peaches on the Dining Room Table” by Marsha Hatcher
Marsha’s FAKE PEACHES or any other fruit has always had the prime location on the kitchen or dining room table in my grandmother’s and mother’s houses and has finally made its way to my home. Covering the table (especially the dining room table) with the fancy lacey tablecloth helped highlight the bowl of forever-looking fresh fake goodies that took center stage on the table. This piece captures the memory of the time right down to the textured tablecloth, which gets its texture from cheesecloth applied to the surface doing the gesso stage before painting.
Marsha’s FAKE PEACHES or any other fruit has always had the prime location on the kitchen or dining room table in my grandmother’s and mother’s houses and has finally made its way to my home. Covering the table (especially the dining room table) with the fancy lacey tablecloth helped highlight the bowl of forever-looking fresh fake goodies that took center stage on the table. This piece captures the memory of the time right down to the textured tablecloth, which gets its texture from cheesecloth applied to the surface doing the gesso stage before painting.
2ND PLACE
Second Place “Okra at the End of the Season” by Cookie Davis
Over twenty years ago, I was attending a funeral in rural Georgia, and while waiting for everyone to gather and have lunch, I wandered the family farm fields. I took several photos of vines that had been harvested and were clinging barely to wire fences and posts. When I returned for lunch, one of the offerings was –Okra on the Table.
From planting to harvest to food on the table…a full circle.
Over twenty years ago, I was attending a funeral in rural Georgia, and while waiting for everyone to gather and have lunch, I wandered the family farm fields. I took several photos of vines that had been harvested and were clinging barely to wire fences and posts. When I returned for lunch, one of the offerings was –Okra on the Table.
From planting to harvest to food on the table…a full circle.
3RD PLACE
Third Place “Check Please” by Erick Rakov
This piece was inspired by the scene left behind after our large group of family and friends finished our dinner at Kim’s Korean BBQ (on San Jose Blvd). My heart went out to the dishwasher because we had accumulated what appeared to be dozens of small plates spread across the table. It was such a busy/vibrant scene on the surface, punctuated by tall water cups, and I felt the need to recreate the scene in collage.
This piece was inspired by the scene left behind after our large group of family and friends finished our dinner at Kim’s Korean BBQ (on San Jose Blvd). My heart went out to the dishwasher because we had accumulated what appeared to be dozens of small plates spread across the table. It was such a busy/vibrant scene on the surface, punctuated by tall water cups, and I felt the need to recreate the scene in collage.
HONORABLE MENTION
Honorable Mention “Earl Grey” by Sean Lofton
Earl Grey by Sean Lofton is a modern twist on traditional English tea service with its subtle grey color and modern lines. Sean received his BFA at the University of North Florida and his MFA at the University of Missouri. He is currently working on a fellowship awarded through the Northern Clay Center of Minneapolis and was included as one of the Artists in Residence in the Ceramic Arts 2023 Yearbook.
Earl Grey by Sean Lofton is a modern twist on traditional English tea service with its subtle grey color and modern lines. Sean received his BFA at the University of North Florida and his MFA at the University of Missouri. He is currently working on a fellowship awarded through the Northern Clay Center of Minneapolis and was included as one of the Artists in Residence in the Ceramic Arts 2023 Yearbook.
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